Gut bacteria is involved in systems that help regulate fat in liver: Study
Biochemical crosstalk between the body’s own cells and microbes living in the intestines helps regulate the accumulation of fat in the liver, a new study…
Marisa Wexler, MS, Senior Science Writer — 
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Loss of FBP1 protein behind MASH progression to liver cancer: Study
A molecular system controlled by a protein called FBP1 is responsible for how liver cells damaged by MASH — fully, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, a severe…
Screening for skull deformities necessary in some Alagille patients
Alagille syndrome may cause problems with skull development that can put abnormal pressure on the brain, and screening babies at risk for these rare…
Hepatitis D treatment combo granted new designations in US, EU
Tobevibart and elebsiran, an experimental treatment combination that Vir Biotechnology is developing for chronic hepatitis D, has been awarded both breakthrough therapy designation…
Committee recommends seladelpar approval in EU for treating PBC
A branch of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended that Gilead Sciences’ oral therapy seladelpar be approved in the European Union as a…
Cholestasis common in COVID 19-linked ARDS, study shows
Cholestasis is a common complication among critically ill people with COVID 19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a life-threatening form of respiratory failure, a…
Vascular health checks, kidney tests urged for Alagille patients: Review
Kidney and blood vessel problems are common in people with Alagille syndrome, and while these often cause few to no symptoms, they can be…
PBC treatment Livdelzi shows benefits for 2.5 years in Phase 3 trial
After 2.5 years of Livdelzi (seladelpar) treatment, more than 4 in 5 adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) saw meaningful reductions in liver…
Bylvay eases itch over long term in PFIC, Alagille syndrome patients
Nearly 1.5 years of treatment with Bylvay (odevixibat) effectively reduces itching and liver damage markers, and improves growth and sleep in people with…
Iqirvo to treat PBC approved for public funding in England and Wales
England’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended that Iqirvo (elafibranor) be covered by the country’s National Health Service (NHS)…